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A second warning was also issued for many parts of England and Wales for the majority of Wednesday.

Met Office forecaster Helen Roberts said: “Winds will strengthen on Tuesday evening and into Wednesday, there will be some very strong winds and heavy rain with the chance of snow over the northern hills.

“We are keeping an eye on things for Wednesday, unstable air will bring gusts of widely 50 to 60 mph with coastal regions likely to see 70mph and we can’t rule out winds of up to 80mph in parts.”

The Environment Agency (EA) has issued 56 flood alerts across the entire country with a more serious flood warning in central England.

We are keeping an eye things for Wednesday, unstable air will bring gusts of widely 50 to 60 mph

Met Office forecaster Helen Roberts

It comes after parts of the UK were battered by Storm Dylan on New Year’s Day.

A BBC weather statement issued by the Met Office read: “Strong and at times gusty winds are expected through much of Wednesday.

“Combined with a period of high tides, it's likely that some coastal communities and routes will be affected by spray and large waves, whilst there is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown on to sea fronts, roads and coastal properties, along western and southern coasts.

“There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life, as well as minor property damage, from flying debris.

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“There is a small chance of transport delays, route and bridge closures, and cancellations to public transport. As well as this, there is a small chance of disruption to power and other services.”

Bookmaker Coral has slashed odds that winds could reach up to 100mph in mainland UK this week as Storm Eleanor is set hit the nation tomorrow evening.

Coral’s John Hill said: “It looks as though Storm Eleanor is going to bring some powerful gusts with her over the next few days, therefore, we have cut the odds on the wind speech reaching as high as 100mph in mainland UK this week.

“With the cold snap set to continue and more rain forecast, we have taken a flurry of bets for this month to end as the coldest and wettest January on record in the UK.”

Flood warnings have also been put in place in coastal regions, by the Environment Agency.

Neil Davies, flood duty manager for the Environment Agency, said: “Stormy conditions will see strong winds and large waves combined with high tides, which could lead to some flooding along western and south-western coasts of England this week, and along the north Kent coastline tomorrow.

“Our frontline teams are on the ground, checking defences and may close coastal floodgates. We urge people to stay safe on the coast – take extreme care on coastal paths and promenades, and don’t put yourself in unnecessary danger trying to take ‘storm selfies.’ If you’re travelling, please check your route before setting off and don’t drive through flood water.

“We will issue flood alerts and warnings as necessary, so please check www.gov.uk/flood for the latest advice or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188.”